Sermons on Glory Of The Cross:

The Source Of Perseverance Series

Contributed by Kevin Evans Tay on Aug 8, 2020

Find Strength to persevere in this midst of trials

THE SOURCE OF PERSEVERANCE 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 By Pastor Kevin Evans Tay Intro: • This week I felt like I was drawn to this passage as I prepare for today’s sharing. • If you have your bible, turn to 2 Corinthians 4. I’m going to read to you verse 8-9. • I felt like this is the word for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Sanctify Yourselves.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 3, 2022

Because of Jesus, NT sanctification is believed by faith, because of the blood of Jesus. The word ‘sanctity’ means a state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. It means to set apart. Set apart for a higher purposes, set apart for God’s perfect will.

Sanctify Yourselves. Joshua 3:1-5AMP. I wanted to begin with something light-hearted. Tom was so excited about his promotion to Vice President of his company he worked for. Tom kept ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life, Death & Living For God Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

Have you suffered for your faith, or lack of it? If I were to ask you what your personal view of suffering is in light of Scripture, how would you answer; could we answer?

Life, Death & Living for God A study through Peter August 27, 2023 Who here has suffered in some way? Would you say that you’ve suffered greatly? Have you suffered justly, in other words, did you deserve to suffer? Have you suffered for your faith, or lack of it? If I were to ask you what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Mine

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 19, 2024

Going through waters of hardship, rivers of difficulty, or the fires of adversity will either cause you to live in fear or force you to grow stronger. If you invite the Lord to go with you, He will because He said that You are Mine!

Isaiah 43:1-7 (NKJV) You Are Mine May 19, 2024 Before the kingdom was overthrown by Assyria, then by Babylon and then by Persia the children of God had stopped calling upon the LORD. The Israelites had grown weary of Him (verse 22). Their worship may have been lavish but was often only outward and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 15, 2024

Mark is the only writer to record the healing of the of the deaf/mute and the healing of the blind at Bethsaida. John only teaches about the man born blind. What ties these three lessons together is that the Bible records Jesus using His spittle to heal them.

John 9:1-7 (NKJV) "The Light of the World" December 15, 2024 The four Gospels record more than 35 miracles, but apart from Jesus’ resurrection, feeding the 5,000 is the only miracle mentioned by all four. Not even something as amazing as the resurrection of Lazarus was recorded by more ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Creator Of Clouds Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 24, 2026

Everyone loves to look at the beauty of the clouds. The creation of “H2O”. There are many poems have given life to the clouds. As the clouds kiss the peaks of the high mountains. We also call it as fog, mist, and dew.

Theme:  Creator of Clouds Text: Job 36:27-33 Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love endures forever! Introduction: Illustration: I had my first flight from Chennai to Port Blair in Andaman Islands. I as so excited to see the clouds as sponges spread across the ocean. Everyone loves to ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:27-33

Denomination: Methodist

The "Enoughness" Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 8, 2009

As believers we sing songs, read stories and hear messages about Jesus, but do we truly believe or even realize who Jesus really is to us?

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 3, 2009 Date Preached: September 6, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Back To School – Believers Edition! Sermon Title: The ‘Enoughness’ of Christ! Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-17 Introduction: Just recently in our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Changed By Hope!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love can change us from people without hope to the most hopeful people on the planet.

Changed By Hope! 1 John 2:28-3:3 Hope and hopelessness are more than opposites. Their characteristics are more defined than night and day. Anyone who has ever experienced the depths of hopelessness can easily attest to how oppressive and soul-shattering hopelessness can be. On the other hand, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power To Reach Your Full Potential

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jul 24, 2012

"Power to Reach Your Full Potential" is an exposition of Hebrews 13:20-21This great benediction in Hebrews 13:20-21 declares that God has done great things for us through Jesus Christ and God will do great things for us through Jesus Christ.

POWER TO REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL Hebrews 13:20-21 Christian worship services often end with a benediction. The word “BENEDICTION” is derived from a Latin term that means “a blessing.” That’s what a benediction is. Pastors have the wonderful privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 9: Never Give Up On God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2023

Never give up on God because... 1. He can break giant barriers down (vs. 30). 2. He can turn sinners into saints (vs. 31). 3. He can turn us into godly heroes (vs. 32-35a). 4. He gives us strength when we suffer (vs. 35b-38). 5. He promises us a perfect ending (vs. 39-40).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 9: Never Give Up on God! Hebrews 11:30-40; Joshua 2:1-13; Joshua 5:13-15; Joshua 6:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through Hebrews 11 to study the faith of our Old Testament heroes. And through them all, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40, Joshua 2:1-13, Joshua 5:13-15, Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Revealing Of Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 21, 2010

John the Baptist was called by God to be the clarion and herald of the coming Good News!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 15, 2010 Date Preached: March 21, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Approaching the Resurrection Sermon Title: The Revealing of Messiah Sermon Text: John 1:15-34 Introduction: Ever since the fall of humanity in the Garden, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Our Feast Of Tabernacles

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Sep 14, 2008

Jesus Christ is our Shelter, our Sabbath, our Sacrifice, our Savior and our Satisfaction.

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 7, we’ll read verses 1-13 together: 1 After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. 2 But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, 3 Jesus’ brothers said to him, "You ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Today, Tomorrow And Eternity

Contributed by David Tack on May 31, 2025

We take the 3 verses in 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 and bring it into the time spans of: today, tomorrow and eternity!

Today, Tomorrow and Eternity (2 Corinthians 4:16-18) INTO: This morning our text passage is a real attention grabber! …. I’m talking about an “in your tracks type.” CHECK IT OUT! WHY IS THIS? Because it’s a passage of contrasts! In the literary world writers often use special devices to capture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Praise The Lamb

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 14, 2009

Worthy is the Lamb!

Worthy is the Lamb! Revelation 1:8; 17-20, 5:6-12 Introduction Not long ago my family and I were on vacation at Disney World in Florida. Everything at Disney World is of course of a very inflated price and occasionally of an inflated value. One morning we were waiting for a transport shuttle to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 1, 2008

What is your reason for worship. Is it to refill your tanks once a week. Or is worship a part of your life. This sermon address the true act of worship and where it should be in our lives.

The Act of Worship Psalm 29:2 Intro A young man came to his parents one day and informed them that he would start to receive his meals at the dinner table but would take them back to his room. The father, quickly informed him of his nice try, but they would be eating all their meals together as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Baptist